Name/Title
1928 Maxim Fire TruckDescription
Also known as "Old Engine No. 1," this fire truck was manufactured in Middleborough, MA in 1928 by Maxim. This was the first motorized fire engine in Newcastle, ME, and served the town for over 30 years.
In 1960, it was sold to Hyde Park, VT, and later Morrisville, VT where it was used as a service truck. Soon after, it was sold to the Northfield Volunteer Fire Company in Northfield, VT. After finding a picture of the fire truck online, members of the Newcastle Fire Department drove to Northfield and matched its serial number to their records. After a 49-year absence, this truck returned to Maine and was loaned to the museum by the Newcastle Fire Department.Motor Vehicle Type
TruckMake and Manufacture
Manufacturer
MaximManufacture Date
1928Motor Vehicle Details
Engine
Engine Position
Front-EngineBore/Stroke
Bore: 4.5 inches. Stroke: 5.5 inches.Top Speed
Around 35 mphLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Truck, Hook and LadderNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Truck, FireNomenclature Primary Object Term
TruckNomenclature Sub-Class
Motor VehiclesNomenclature Class
Land Transportation T&ENomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects